Sometimes if you want to keep walking forwards, you have to take a look back...
Everlast Medicine Balls - Back in Black, and badder than ever!
In my years of strength training, I've come across just about every kind of equipment
you can imagine - bars, bands, and weights of every shape, size, and configuration.
Some of them worked and some of them didn't - and some of them were just downright ridiculous.
But one of the things I've come to realize is that when it comes to training equipment,
the simplest tools are quite often the most effective. There's not necessarily a need to come up with something "new" when there
are so many tried-and-true training ideas which have already been discovered... but sometimes, despite the fact that these
ideas are so effective, they become "lost" - which just means they will be that much better when they come around again.
That same statement applies in spades to one of the most impressive
"new" products I've seen in awhile: Everlast Classic Medicine Balls.
Now I use the word "new" but really there's nothing new about training with medicine balls...
A Brief History of Medicine Ball Training
You can perform a variety of unique movements with a medicine ball
Medicine balls have a history dating back at least 3,000 years to ancient Persia where they
were used as training equipment for soldiers. In fact, the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates
prescribed their use for rehabilitation and conditioning - from which evolved the
term "medicine ball."
The English term Medicine ball for a "stuffed leather ball used for exercise" was first
added to the dictionary in 1895.
Medicine balls as we know them gained popularity in
the 1920s when doctors prescribed their use as a form of healthy
exercise for patients looking to improve their level of overall fitness.
Athletes in many sports, especially boxing and wrestling, began using the balls in workouts centered
around resistance training.
In the late 1920s, the use of medicine balls even spread to the White House where
Admiral Joel T. Boone, who served as President Herbert Hoover's personal physician,
developed a medicine ball-based fitness routine to keep the President in shape.
Live Modern But Train Old...
Circa 1910 - Jack Johnson throws the medicine ball around as he prepares to defend the Heavyweight Championship
of the World
These days we call it "core" or "stability work" but at the turn of the century they just called it trainin'.
It's no wonder
that all the old-time gyms and training halls had a set... and why all the old-time boxers and wrestlers included medicine ball work
in their daily workouts - having an "armor-plate" around your midsection would come in pretty handy when the championship is on the line.
Heck, you may not even be interested in fighting but just pick up one of these classic medicine balls and
toss it in the air for a few minutes and you will realize what a great workout it can be.
Circa 1908 - Hugo Kelly, Middleweight Champ during the 1910's, works out in a old training camp
Imagine the resistance effects of weight training combined
with the natural movements of gymnastics and calisthenics
and you not only have a near-perfect workout, but one that can be accomplished in just a few minutes per day...
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Now You Can "Have a Ball" With Your Workouts
That's right, medicine balls aren't just for Boxers and Presidents. They are also the perfect piece
of equipment for anyone who wants to get stronger with a minimum of equipment and fuss.
When we at went looking for top quality medicine balls to offer to our
customers, we found that the modern rubber ones just weren't going to cut it. We needed to go with the classic look and feel and that
meant one brand: Everlast.
Everlast, you might be aware, is one of the most trusted names
in fitness and strength training.
From the first time we picked one up, we knew Everlast was "it" - a great piece of equipment, up to our unusually high standards.
(Now we start the work day with a few minutes of
medicine ball training, just like Herbert Hoover!)
The first thing you'll
notice about Everlast Classic Medicine Balls is the material and craftsmanship that goes into making them.
The balls are double-stitched for incredible strength and durability. They are
emblazoned with the Everlast seal, a mark of quality that lets you know this is one serious piece
of equipment.
Of course, any piece of equipment can "look good" out of the box, but the true test of a tool
is how well it can be used to produce the results you are seeking to achieve. This is where
we were most impressed...
Everlast Classic Medicine Balls - Fun and Functional
First of all, unlike some training tools, Everlast Medicine Balls practically beg you to
pick them up. Leave one lying around, and you'll notice that you can't help but grab it, toss it,
throw it, lift it, spin it. You can call it a "workout" if you want to, but usually it feels more like play
than work.
Secondly, the range of more "formal" exercises you can do with Everlast
Classic Medicine Balls is incredible. While you're only limited by your own creativity, here's
some that other athletes have incorporated into their workouts:
Toughen Your Stomach
Reverse medicine-ball Crunch
Medicine-ball Blast
Twisting medicine-ball Toss
Double Crunch
Seated Twist
Reverse Crunch with Knee Drops
Upper Reaches
Leg Pass
Around the Waist
Chest-Press Throw
Overhead Slam
Underhand Throw
Jack-knife Crunch
Prone Pullovers
Chopping Wood
And many more!
The ways in which you can utilize your Everlast Medicine Ball for training are practically
infinite. Simply by alternating your movement or speed, you can create a whole new exercise targeted
at achieving specific results.
And since variety is a critical component of training success, we
offer the Everlast Medicine Balls in 2 different sizes:
Small (approx. 9 lbs.) Large (approx. 12 lbs.)
For even more variety, simply add more people - medicine balls are a great way for a large group to get an
effective workout.
Medicine Balls are perfect for
"team" workouts that involve throwing or passing the balls around, or even in more elaborate games
like Hoover-Ball.
Everlast Medicine Balls come in 2 Sizes (note: label style has changed slightly)
Athletes of all ages and strength levels will be more likely to train
with equipment that they find enjoyable to use.
Quite Possibly, the Most Perfect Piece of Equipment You Can Own
What if I were to offer you a product that was:
Incredibly Versatile
Enjoyable to Use
Compact and Portable
Affordable
Durable
Time-tested
Simple and Beautiful
Adaptable to Varied Environments
Perfect for Individuals and Teams
Available in Multiple Sizes
Made by a trusted manufacturer
And did I mention...downright Fun!
Of course you'd be interested... who wouldn't? And the truth is that
Everlast Medicine Balls combine all of these qualities in one classic piece of
training equipment that everyone can benefit from.
So what are you waiting for? Get your Everlast Medicine Ball today and start training with a classic!
Train hard,
John Wood
Everlast Classic Medicine Balls - $49.99 each + S/H - Order Below:
You can perform a variety of unique movements with a medicine ball
Circa 1910 - Jack Johnson throws the medicine ball around as he prepares to defend the Heavyweight Championship
of the World
Circa 1908 - Hugo Kelly, Middleweight Champ during the 1910's, works out in a old training camp
